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My age is 42 years & vegetarian female.so do i need to take iron supplement & l have a normal diet and if yes then how much?
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Depends: It is best to have your CBC and iron checked. Green leafy vegetables are a good source of iron. There are what we call essential Amino Acids and essential minerals that have to come from certain sources. Talk to your doctor or a nutritionist about them.
Answered 6/24/2014
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